They know just enough to upsell their victims, I mean students, on the perfect dream life with no stress, no work, just sitting on a beach drinking mai tais. 

This is due to the Russian legislation concerning enterprises engaged in the food industry, tobacco trade or alcohol.

Bank.I don't follow a budget, but my spending is a fraction of my income and I don't have an expensive lifestyle.It constantly amazes me at how many people claim to have no money while holding a drink from Starbucks. 

Usually, CPS funds are for "resettlement and stabilization" of a family, so perhaps a family moving away from an abusive adult, resettling after the parent completed an alcohol or drug program, or moving the family to somewhere where they have family supports (grandparents, healthcare, etc.).

Your sample is only 1 person in one city.Sample a few thousand, and in places like Detroit, Cleveland, and Newark, etc...and that might change the outcome a bit.But like any other renter, there is also the 'Luck of the Draw", they look good now, they look good in the past, but job loss, or alcoholism, or drugs leads to their downfall.Just my 2 cents.

According to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, you are required to provide:Hot and cold water, electricity, potable drinking water, adequate sewer and plumbing, functioning roof and walls, and functioning heating and air (if installed prior to signing a lease).  

I drink beer, shoot skeet and hunt ducks with several bankers on a regular basis.

If you have any advice or recommendations about the area, or if you'd be interested in meeting up for drinks and good discussion at any point, I'd definitely appreciate any help in starting this venture.  

@Engelo RumoraEngelo, our store on a super slow day is doing Candy/Snacks2.92%Cigs32.72%Fountain drink6.12%Grocery sale8.53%SODA sale(different drinks in different categories)0.15%Sodas20.31%SUBWAY restaurant 13.96%Taxable sales4.34%Tobacco 10.96%It’s important C-stores have something to draw them into the store itself.

There seems to a program in which they provide airfare for people who need help with alcohol and drug addiction.